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Simply the best non cheap cooler out there. Where do I start, the construction is great all around, the latches are real latch and flow like hot butter, not those stupid rubber things on yetis and rtic. The handles are real handles, thick and stout unlike with a yeti where you get a rope and garden hose. Now I don't hate yeti, I have two of their 64oz, one 32oz and an 18oz rambler thermos and there fantastic. Also yeti lies, well misleads you. For example their yeti 65 isn't 65qt interior capacity it's 65qt exterior displacement. Also for yeti to be more expensive than the Pelican makes no sense, I understand why some people chose RTIC, a friend has two, they're alright but build quality isn't near the same.Good example on their ice holding, went to the Daytona500 last month, loaded up on Friday night, ice was fresh as can be Sunday, a buddy had a cheap cheap cooler, filled with ice in the morning and ice melting by noon. I own the 65qt old design and 30qt new design. If you are looking at the 20qt i believe the old design is better since the new one is so vertical. These will last 10 years or more so the investment is well worth it.

I have to give this 5 stars, as it is very clearly the highest quality cooler I have ever owned. This 20 qt size has less insulation than any model larger than 20 qt, but it is performing well even in Texas heat and sunlight. I would have have no problem using this and depending on it for a 3 day campout. It will hold 24 cans, plus room to put some ice on the top. So suggest pre-cooled cans if you go this route. There is also a combined stainless steel bottle opener on the front that doubles as a pad lock point in bear country. I have no doubt this will stand up well to a bear attack. At least until I can come to the rescue...Again, high quality, beautiful fit and finish. Good cold retention. For my needs, and the good portability, I am very happy with this Pelican 20 new design. 5 stars.

I don't believe that the pelican cooler is maintaining the level of ice or coolness that I was led to believe in the reviews that I read before purchasing this product. The photo I have provided will show that's where the product stays at all times. I do live in East Texas where the weather will get very warm come summertime but we are still in the early to late spring and the hottest temperature so far have only been in the 80s. Was led to believe that if the cooler was kept in the shade and packed full it would maintain ice for 10 days. I freeze my own ice in the freezer in half gallon milk jug's. Each milk jug weighing approximately 4 pounds and I have 3 of them in the cooler. I have to change the jugs every other day and the bottom of the cooler has approximately a quarter of the volume of the bottom of the cooler is water. The main reason I bought the cooler was because number one it was made in USA and number two it has a lifetime warranty.

Let me start by saying I did a ton of search on different cooler brands before making this purchase. I was not disappointed. They aren't kidding that ice lasts up to 10 days in this thing. Filled with ice and water bottles it isn't unbearable to carry. The handles are convenient and the latches make sure it is shut perfectly. My only complaint is that it had more of handle when you close it. I'll admit I have closed the lid on my finger a couple times. But hey, what can you expect from a bear resistant cooler.This one is mostly for camping and kayak trips but I will never buy another cooler brand again.